Archive for the ‘Home Selling Tips’ Category

7 Things in Your Living Room That Are Freaking Out Potential Buyers

Wednesday, November 7th, 2018

Article by: Stephanie Booth It’s easy to think of creepy items in your living room that would be instant deal breakers for potential buyers: a coffin, for instance. (With or without someone in it.) A meth lab. A ghost with an attitude problem. First impressions start with curb appeal, but next to the kitchen, the space that…Read More »

Keeping Your House Clean with Dogs While It’s on the Market

Tuesday, November 6th, 2018

  Article by: Houselogic and Leanne Potts Oof. Houses that smell or look like pets have lived in them are just harder to sell. Here’s how to de-dog your house before putting it on the market — and how to keep it that way while you sell. #1 Steam Clean Everything Fabric “Job number one is…Read More »

3 Ways Real Estate Agents Actually SAVE You Money During Your Home Sale

Wednesday, August 30th, 2017

  Article by Lighter Side Staff One of the main gripes that people have with real estate agents is their commission. Many homeowners (mistakenly) think, “Why should I pay a real estate agent to do something I’m perfectly capable of doing myself?” The reason people avoid working with agents is because they think it’s going…Read More »

7 Essential Curb Appeal Tips for Sellers

Friday, June 3rd, 2016

With the spring real estate market heating up across the United States, it’s time to focus on curb appeal. You want your home to stand out from the others, and the exterior will be the first area buyers see. If it’s not in top shape, there’s a good chance buyers will move on to the…Read More »

These Tips May Speed Up Your Home Sale

Friday, June 3rd, 2016

Who doesn’t want a faster home sale? Make a good impression on buyers to increase your chances of a speedy sale. Not sure how to do that? We’ve got tips for every step of the home sale process. Optimize Your Listing: A picture is worth a thousand words. Take professional quality images of your home….Read More »

9 Feelings That are Totally Normal When You Sell Your House

Wednesday, May 11th, 2016

Article provided by houselogic. View the original article here: http://ow.ly/8HL43002XIn. Selling a home has its moments of joy and frustration. Here’s what most people experience.

Iowa Home Prices Rose and Sales Decreased in February

Wednesday, March 30th, 2016

The Iowa Association of REALTORS® (IAR) reported that February home prices are up and sales were down. According to the IAR’s Housing Trends Report, the median sale price increased by 5.5 percent from February 2015. The median sale price in February was $135,000 compared to $128,000 from last year.            …Read More »

Adding Value to Your Home

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016

Following these 10 tips will help to add value to your home and increase your chances of a sale. The Top 10: Tips to Add Value to Your Home 1. Clean, organize, and neutralize your space: Unclutter your house to make it look bigger and cleaner. Buyers need to be able to envision their own…Read More »

6 Reasons You Should Never Buy or Sell a Home Without an Agent

Friday, March 18th, 2016

Article provided by realtor.com®. View the original article here: http://ow.ly/ZFOZj.  It’s a slow Sunday morning. You’ve just brewed your Nespresso and popped open your laptop to check out the latest home listings before you hit the road for a day of open houses. You’re DIYing this real estate thing, and you think you’re doing pretty well—after all, any info you…Read More »

What if you Already Have a Home?

Friday, March 11th, 2016

Buying a new home and selling an existing home at the same time has its own set of challenges. With knowledgeable planning, you can ensure everything goes smoothly. Before putting your house on the market or committing to buying a new one, take a look at the prices of houses in the areas where you’ll…Read More »